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The Mucociliary Blanket
The nasal and sinus cavities are normally able to clear mucous on their own through a transport system called the mucociliary blanket.  This term refers to the self-cleaning lining of the nose...  
Preventing Ear And Sinus Pain While Flying
This information is intended to help you understand more about the ear or sinus pain that you are concerned you may experience on an upcoming airplane flight. First, let us explain to you how ear...  
Chronic Nasal Congestion Chronic Nasal Congestion
We understand that this is a very uncomfortable condition, so we make our treatment as comfortable as possible. Most of our advanced procedures are so minor, they can be performed right in our office.
Sinus Conditions Sinus Conditions
Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating recurring sinusitis and facial pressure. When necessary, we use precise procedures, such as image-guided surgery, to maximize results and...  
Chronic Sinus Infections Chronic Sinus Infections
The majority of patients with complaints of recurrent sinusitis, sinus headaches, nasal congestion and/or chronic nasal drainage are managed with medications, saline nasal lavage, sinus lavage with...  
Nasal Congestion Nasal Congestion
While medications can be used to treat the majority of patients with nasal congestion, there are many people that simply can not breathe through their noses despite these medications. It is these...  
Epistaxis
What causes a nosebleed? Most nosebleeds (epistaxis) are mere nuisances. But some are quite frightening, and a few are even life threatening. Physicians classify nosebleeds into two different...  
Allergies
Forty-five million Americans suffer from a recurring problem called allergy. Allergic rhinitis was once known as hay fever because workers would sneeze and develop nasal and sinus congestion when...  
What is sinusitis?
Insight into sinus problems in adults and children Sinus Facts Have you ever had a cold or allergy attack that wouldn't go away? If so, there's a good chance you actually had sinusitis. Experts...  
Antibiotics and Sinusitis
An antibiotic is a soluble substance derived from a mold or bacterium that inhibits the growth of other microorganisms. The first antibiotic was Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in...  
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